Watch! We often hear this admonition from others when we seem to be oblivious to what is going on around us. In today’s Gospel, Jesus repeatedly tells his followers to watch, to be vigilant. The liturgical season of Advent calls us to a more intentional time of watching and waiting. It is also a time when we might find ourselves stuck in traffic or in long lines. Instead of being impatient when we are forced to wait, why not use that time to look at the areas In our lives (and in our world) that might often be overlooked? Don’t just ask, “ What am I waiting for during this Advent season?” but also ask “What am I waiting for? ”Photo by Jake Blucker on Unsplash